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Urban Government Center, Louisville, Kentucky

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Major Fires Metro Louisville, Kentucky, November 7, 2024

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Preservation Discussion by Martina Kunnecke & Steve Wiser

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Cemeteries of Southwest Jefferson County, Kentucky

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A River Palace on Dry Land: History of the Howard Mansion, Part 2, Jeffersonville Indiana

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Historic and Modern Houses of Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the best places to live in the United States, and there are many beautiful residences, both historic and modern, that are great places to live in the city. Most of the historic houses are museum-type structures while the modern houses are new construction. This talk is by architect and author Steve Wiser, FAIA, who has written numerous books on the architecture and history of Louisville, Ky.

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John Floyd: Legend & Legacy

Переглядів 94 години тому

John Floyd was a pioneer, surveyor, and Revolutionary war soldier, among other adventures. This talk explores how his brief life has effected the Louisville, Kentucky region since his death in 1783. Steve Wiser, architect & historian, provides the overview of Floyd's career and descendants, and Jessie Hagan, who is a genealogist with the Sons of the American Revolution, discusses how his proper...

Urban Government Center, Louisville, Kentucky

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Urban Government Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Переглядів 174 години тому

Known as the Urban Government Center, or UGC, was the former location of Metro Louisville agencies, which vacated this site in 2016. Since then, the city has sought its redevelopment. This video discusses the current development 2024 proposal by Upper Paristown Preservation Trust (UPPT) and why it is of concern for the nearby neighborhoods and residents.

Major Fires Metro Louisville, Kentucky, November 7, 2024

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Major Fires Metro Louisville, Kentucky, November 7, 2024

Переглядів 2821 годину тому

From the 'Fatal 48' fires to the Appliance Park fire in April, 2015, the Louisville, Kentucky, region has had a number of significant fires over its history. This video (filmed at the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville, Indiana) provides an overview of many of these notable fires. At the end of the video is a Q & A with firefighters who provide more detail on these and other fires, as well a...

Preservation Discussion by Martina Kunnecke & Steve Wiser

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Preservation Discussion by Martina Kunnecke & Steve Wiser

Переглядів 2021 день тому

This is a video featuring a preservation discussion between Martina Kunnecke & Steve Wiser that was recorded at the Forward Radio studio in Louisville Kentucky on October 21, 2024. This discussion was moderated by host Justin Mog. A variety of preservation efforts were discussed.

Cemeteries of Southwest Jefferson County, Kentucky

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Cemeteries of Southwest Jefferson County, Kentucky

Переглядів 5921 день тому

This video features historic cemeteries in Southwest Jefferson County, Kentucky. The presentation is by cemetery historian Jack Koppel and historian Steve Wiser. It was given at Southwest Regional Library in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 24, 2024.

A River Palace on Dry Land: History of the Howard Mansion, Part 2, Jeffersonville Indiana

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A River Palace on Dry Land: History of the Howard Mansion, Part 2, Jeffersonville Indiana

Переглядів 2821 день тому

This is Part 2 of a talk by Christina Pfau on the history of the Howard Mansion in Jeffersonville, Indiana, that is now the Howard Steamboat Museum. Part 1 was presented earlier in 2024. This talk took place on October 23, 2024.

Great Disasters of Metro Louisville, Kentucky (Kentuckiana)

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Great Disasters of Metro Louisville, Kentucky (Kentuckiana)

Переглядів 4421 день тому

This video features natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes, and tornadoes, among other incidents, that have impacted the metro Louisville, Kentucky, (Kentuckiana) region over the past 250 years. This talk includes both Louisville as well as southern Indiana (New Albany, Jeffersonville, etc.) Steve Wiser, FAIA, provided this presentation to the Floyd County Historical Society on Octob...

Louisville, Kentucky: Then & Now (Updated: October 7, 2024)

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Louisville, Kentucky: Then & Now (Updated: October 7, 2024)

Переглядів 34Місяць тому

This presentation features images of what Louisville, Kentucky, once looked like compared to what it looks like now. From the Falls of the Ohio to notable buildings and other significant locations, this is a retrospective of the changes that have occurred over the past 100 plus years. This talk was provided by Steve Wiser, historian, author, and architect, on October 7th, 2024, to a civic group.

Haunted Houses of Louisville (Kentucky) and Other Tall Tales

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Haunted Houses of Louisville (Kentucky) and Other Tall Tales

Переглядів 120Місяць тому

Do you believe in ghosts? Almost 50% of the population think something strange is happening. This video features the ghostly locations of Louisville, Kentucky, including Waverly Hills, the Seelbach Hotel, and the Culbertson Mansion. This talk was given by Steve Wiser on October 9, 2024 to a civic group.

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Cemeteries of Jeffersontown, Kentucky

Переглядів 133Місяць тому

Jeffersontown, Kentucky, has several dozen cemeteries within its city limits. This presentation features many of them such as the Blankenbaker Family Cemetery, German Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Funk Family Cemetery, St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery, and Jeffersontown Cemetery. This talk was given by Jack Koppel and Steve Wiser on October 7, 2024, to the Jeffersontown Historical Society.

Keely Brothers: Architects of Catholic Churches (Update 10-1-2024)

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Keely Brothers: Architects of Catholic Churches (Update 10-1-2024)

Переглядів 78Місяць тому

William and Patrick Keely were Irish immigrants to America in 1842. Having apprenticed with their father John in Ireland, they had the design and construction skills that would result in building over 600 Catholic Churches in America. This presentation focuses primarily on William who departed Brooklyn to Ohio and settled in Louisville, Kentucky. Steve Wiser, FAIA, provided this talk on October...

Dawn of Modern Healthcare in Louisville African American Journey

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Dawn of Modern Healthcare in Louisville African American Journey

Переглядів 44Місяць тому

This presentation, by historian Martina Kunnecke, discusses the status of Louisville healthcare in the early 1900s, and more specifically, the impact of Abraham Flexner's medical education study and how it impacted the healthcare of African Americans during the Jim Crow period. This program was sponsored by the Louisville Historical League on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

History of Portland Event Hall - Built in 1899 as Portland Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky

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History of Portland Event Hall - Built in 1899 as Portland Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky

Переглядів 24Місяць тому

Jared Miller provides a brief history of the Portland Event Hall (2718 Lytle Street in Louisville, Kentucky). This building was built in 1899 as the Portland Baptist Church. This talk was presented to the Louisville Historical League on Sunday September 29, 2024.

Public Art of Louisville (Kentucky) UPDATED 9-27-2024

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Public Art of Louisville (Kentucky) UPDATED 9-27-2024

Переглядів 45Місяць тому

Louisville, Kentucky has many public artworks spread across the city and neighborhoods. From historic statues like Abraham Lincoln and George Rogers Clark to modern sculptures created by Alexander Calder, Joan Miro, and Louise Nevelson, this video seeks to spotlight these significant gallery of civic design. This presentation is by Steve Wiser, FAIA, to a civic group.